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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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